Flag
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2014.539.1
Dimensions: 33.5 in X 58.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 85.09 cm X 147.6375 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 85.09 cm X 147.6375 cm
Source: Joan E. Greener
Credit Line: Gift of the Martin family and Joan and Wm. Greener
Description
American flag, slightly wrinkled, flown over Afghanistan on August 31, 2002, in support of Special Operations Forces and in memory of Karen Ann Martin.
American flag, slightly wrinkled, flown over Afghanistan on August 31, 2002, in support of Special Operations Forces and in memory of Karen Ann Martin.
Historical Notes
Karen Martin was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, and lived in Danvers. A sportswoman with a competitive streak, she preferred the steeper slopes when skiing, and when she golfed, she used the men’s tee. An American Airlines flight attendant since 1989, on September 11, Karen was serving as lead flight attendant aboard Flight 11. She was 40 years old.
Karen Martin was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, and lived in Danvers. A sportswoman with a competitive streak, she preferred the steeper slopes when skiing, and when she golfed, she used the men’s tee. An American Airlines flight attendant since 1989, on September 11, Karen was serving as lead flight attendant aboard Flight 11. She was 40 years old.
